Tomatoes Cottage Cheese
Bright, fresh, and delightfully simple, this Tomatoes Cottage Cheese recipe is a perfect blend of creamy and tangy flavors. Juicy, hollowed-out tomatoes are generously stuffed with a smooth and zesty mixture of cottage cheese, fresh basil, olive oil, and a hint of lemon juice, offering a refreshing bite in every mouthful. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook, healthy recipe shines as a light appetizer, snack, or charming addition to your brunch spread. Packed with protein and bursting with summer-inspired ingredients, these low-carb stuffed tomatoes are as nutritious as they are visually appealing. Garnish with extra basil for an elegant touch, and enjoy a farm-to-table classic that’s as easy as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 4 medium Tomatoes
- 1 cup Cottage cheese
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the tomatoes. Carefully cut each tomato in half horizontally and scoop out a small portion of the inner flesh and seeds to create a hollow center. Set the tomato halves aside.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, finely chopped basil leaves, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Stir until well mixed and creamy.
Step 3
Using a spoon, fill each tomato half with the cottage cheese mixture, mounding it slightly on top.
Step 4
Arrange the stuffed tomatoes on a serving plate and garnish with additional basil leaves, if desired.
Step 5
Serve immediately as a fresh, healthy snack or as part of a meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 757.6 grams (757.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 420 |
| Total Fat 21.10g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 4.50g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.90g | |
| Cholesterol 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium 1690mg | 73% |
| Total Carbohydrate 40.80g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.20g | 22% |
| Total Sugars 31.50g | |
| Protein 19.90g | 40% |
| Vitamin D 10IU | 48% |
| Calcium 167mg | 13% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 1271mg | 27% |
Source of Calories